| Regimental number | 3544 |
| Place of birth | Wales Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, H Lowe, 41 Balfour Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | 92nd Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt John Darcy Lowe on NR |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Hobart Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near CLER-sur-SOMME on 29th/30th and 31st August 1918, Private LOWE performed sterling services as a Company Scout. During 30th/31st he was almost continuously under severe Artillery, Machine Gun, and Rifle fire reconnoitring ground. His information as to enemy positions and position of troops on our flanks was invaluable to his Company Commander. For three days and nights he was untiring in his efforts to secure information and although suffering from great fatigue exhibited wonderful courage and endurance. by his devotion to duty and his indomitable spirit he set a splendid example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
